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Are you an experienced data engineer passionate about leading innovative projects and building impactful data solutions? A prominent organisation in the financial information services sector is seeking a

Lead Data Engineer

to join their team in Manchester. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £90,000 - £120,000, a 15% bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will drive the strategic development of data engineering solutions, focusing on ETL processes, data migration, and the development of diverse data products. You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering robust, scalable, and efficient systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. This hybrid position requires on-site presence three days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of ETL pipelines and data integration solutions.
This role is a 60% hands on (Technical Leadership/Code Reviews/Actual Coding) and 40% management (Stand Up's/One to One's/Management Meetings) focused role.
Manage and deliver large-scale, data-driven projects, ensuring efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Develop and oversee data architectures, ensuring the seamless integration of structured and unstructured data sources.
Utilize Talend, Python, and No-SQL technologies to design and optimize data solutions.
Partner with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into actionable deliverables.
Mentor and lead a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Drive best practices for data engineering, ensuring quality and operational excellence.
Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver high-impact projects aligned with business priorities.
Your Background
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong expertise in ETL tools such as Talend and programming with Python.
Proven experience working with No-SQL databases and diverse data products.
Knowledge of data migrations, real-time data processing, and relational database design.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
What Will Set You Apart
Knowledge of DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming.
Financial Services industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
A commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
What’s on Offer
A high-impact, high-visibility role in a global leader of financial information services.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
A supportive, diverse, and inclusive company culture that values your voice.
Competitive salary, bonus, and a strong benefits package.
Location & Working Arrangement
This role is based in Manchester, with a hybrid working model requiring on-site presence three days a week.
Take the lead in driving impactful data engineering projects with an organization committed to innovation and diversity. Apply now to become part of a dynamic team delivering data-driven solutions at scale.

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